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By Jon Johnson
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SAFFORD – Both directions of U.S. Highway 191 are closed in Safford, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
The closure is due to a law-enforcement situation. The southbound lanes are closed at milepost 120 (just north of 20th Street/Lonestar Road); the northbound lanes are closed at milepost 119 (just north of Discovery Park Boulevard. Law enforcement is in the Jensen Hill area (Discovery Park Boulevard and Highway 191) and gunshots have been reported. The incident is under investigation by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
Motorists are advised to expect delays and seek an alternate route.
There is no estimated time to reopen the freeway.
Update: The city of Safford Police Department just released this update from the city of Safford on its social media at about 4:48 p.m.: “Attention City of Safford residents: Highway 191 will be closed south of 20th avenue/Lonestar road due to a police incident. Avoid the area and seek alternate routes please. The road will be closed till further notice.”
